UI for UX Designers Course

Learn how to create beautiful interfaces
in 2 months
Study flexibly
at a pace of 15-20 hours per week
Complete the course
with a portfolio project of your choice

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“I’m here to help you become a UX designer”

Alana, Senior Career Advisor

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Career Advisor

“How would you like to get in touch?”

“I’m here to help you become a UX designer”

Alana, Senior Career Advisor

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UI for UX Designers Course details

In this course, you will

Get to grips with the fundamental principles of UI design, and learn how to apply them to real-world projects.

Master the core aspects of visual design, including color, typography, icons, imagery, and interactions—together with responsive design and industry-standard tools.

Level-up your existing skillset with impactful designs that can transform the lives of your users.

Work 1:1 with an expert mentor, who'll provide you with individualized support, advice, and feedback.

Join an active community of over 5000 graduates and 700 instructors, and get access to exclusive events and webinars.

Fully online

Study for 15–20 hours per week for 2 months

Personalized mentorship

Our course mentors are rated 4.93/5

Outcome oriented

Finish with a certificate of completion and a complete portfolio project

Why learn UI design?

UI design skills are in huge demand

Discover the methods and tools you need to deliver elegant solutions to real problems by crafting beautiful, functional design.

Learn to communicate through design

Design can make or break a business. A well-designed interface draws in visitors, retains customers, and amplifies a brand.

Boost your career with UI design skills

As businesses continue to open their eyes to the role that UX and UI design play in a product's success, mastering fundamental UI skills will give your portfolio a competitive edge.

Why choose a CareerFoundry course?

Work with your very own course mentor

You'll enjoy a truly collaborative online learning experience, with tailored written and video feedback on everything you do from an expert who works in your new field day in, day out.

Get the perfect balance of theory and practice

Created in collaboration with industry leader InVision, the course will see you master the fundamental steps in the UI design process—from visual design and responsive layouts, all the way through to design handoff.

Master the practical skills that you can immediately apply to real-life projects

Our UI for UX Designers Course is based on extensive research into the job market and in-depth surveys with industry experts.

The mega-trend of our time is the Customer Experience Revolution. Digital product is both the nexus and catalyst of this transformation wherein every category of our consumption is being redesigned in favor of the emotional and practical desires of each one of us.

Clark Valberg
CEO, InVision

Meet your new team

At CareerFoundry, you’re never alone! From the moment you start the course, you’ll be assigned a personal mentor. This seasoned and influential expert will act as your teacher, coach, and confidant through every step of the course—providing individualized support, advice, and feedback.

Your mentor

is a UI design expert who will act as your teacher.

Your mentor will provide detailed video reviews of each project you complete during the course.

Our mentors haven’t just made a name for themselves at top companies—they've helped shape the industry.

A project-based curriculum that gets you thinking like a UI designer

This course will equip you with the skills you need to create beautiful, responsive UI designs.

Created by experienced instructional designers, authored by industry experts, and kept up-to-date by course editors, our curriculum will serve as the foundation of your learning experience.

Achievement 1: Composition & Visual Design

1.1 Getting Started with Your UI Course

Select course project and create a low-fidelity prototype.


1.2 Responsive Layouts & Grids

Demonstrate when and how to use responsive layouts and grids.


1.3 UI Elements & File Organization

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Incorporate appropriate UI elements into digital wireframes.


1.4. Visual Hierarchy & Spacing

Establish a consistent visual hierarchy throughout a UI design. Apply the principles of good spacing to digital wireframes.


1.5. UI Design Patterns

Incorporate existing design patterns into design.


1.6. Visual Design Principles & Trends

Compare two different visual directions for a web app.


1.7. Typography in UI

Apply principles of typography to a web app design.


1.8. Color in UI

Apply principles of color theory to a web app design.


1.9. Imagery in UI

Apply principles of image theory to a web app design.

Achievement 2: Advanced UI & the Design Handoff

2.1 Shapes & Icons

Construct icons using design software.


2.2 Interactions & Gestures

Incorporate interactions and gestures into design.


2.3 Style Guide

Compile a web app's style components in a visual style guide.


2.4. Designing for Different Breakpoints

Adapt design for responsive breakpoints.
 

2.5. Final Mockups

Create design mockups.
 

2.6. Design Handoff & Deliverables

Prepare design work for handoff.
 

2.7. Final Presentation

Create a UI-focused portfolio project case study.

Portfolio Projects

Review a selection of some of the work our UI design students have completed in recent months.

Price

UI for UX Designers

OR secure your spot and pay today, then per month for months (starting one month after your program start date).
  • Learn through our comprehensive, project-based curriculum
  • Receive regular, personalized feedback from your course mentor
  • Deliver your first app design, which will form the basis of your professional portfolio
  • Get an in-depth review of your portfolio project from your mentor on a video call
  • Gain exclusive access to our global community—plus events and webinars

FAQ

1.    Who is the course for?

The course is for designers who want to gain a basic to intermediate competency level with user interface design. The UI for UX Designers Course is available as a specialization course for our UX Design Program, or it can be taken as a standalone course.

2.    What are the prerequisites and requirements for the course?

Beyond having some experience in UX design, what you’ll need is:*

  • Motivation to set yourself apart as a specialist in the field
  • Interest in UI design
  • Written and spoken English proficiency at a B2 level or higher
  • A computer (macOS, Windows, or Linux) with a webcam, microphone, and an internet connection
*Note that you will be required to invest some independent study time into familiarizing yourself with the tools you’ll use throughout the course, and learning how to use them. It is estimated that you will need to spend an additional 1-2 hours per week of extracurricular study time becoming comfortable with them.
3.    Which tools will I use and what are the costs?

You’ll mainly be using Adobe XD, Figma, or Sketch (depending on your preference) in the course.

As a CareerFoundry student, you’ll qualify for free access to the Figma Education team, which includes the same features and benefits as Figma’s Professional plan. If you choose to use Sketch instead, you’ll qualify for a 50% student discount. Adobe XD comes with a 7-day free trial, but there will be costs involved thereafter.

4.    What are the minimum system requirements?

As this varies widely, we recommend checking individual system requirements on the respective websites:

5.    Is the course 100% online?

Yes, the course is entirely asynchronous and online—so you can study when and wherever you’d like so long as you can get online and complete the course on time.

But this doesn’t mean the learning experience is isolated or lonely! You’ll have your mentor, tutor, and student advisor there to support you—as well as access to our active student community on Slack.

6.    Is the course content practical and hands-on?

We take a rigorously practical approach to learning. You’ll have the opportunity to apply everything you learn in practical ways. Every exercise builds up to a completed portfolio project that your mentor will review and that will show employers the in-demand skills you learn in the course.

7.    How long does it take to complete the course?

If you set aside 15-20 hours per week to study, you’ll complete the course in approximately two months (eight weeks). If you’re able to devote 30-40 hours per week, you can complete the course in about a month (four weeks).

8.    What will I have by the end of the course?

By the end of the course, you’ll have specialized knowledge and experience in UI design, and a complete, mentor-reviewed project to feature in your professional portfolio. Just what you need to stand out in the field as the expert you’ll be.

When you complete the course, you’ll also receive a signed CareerFoundry certificate. This will make it easy for you to share your new qualification on LinkedIn and with potential employers or clients.

9.    What’s included in the course tuition?

This course offers immersive training in the field of UI design—including expert-authored curriculum, hands-on projects, and personalized mentorship and support from experts in the field. Everything you need to stand out in the field as the specialist you’ll be.

Find out more here:

  • How it works: From the curriculum to your support team, and beyond—here are the details.
  • Meet our mentors: Get to know who the CareerFoundry mentors are and how the dual-mentorship model works.
  • Graduate outcomes: Here’s some of the work our graduates did in the full program—and where they’re at today.
10.    Are there payment plans available?

Yes, we offer two payment options for your specialization course. First, you can save a little money by paying your full tuition up front. If that’s not feasible, you can pay a set amount up front (varies depending on currency), and then the remainder in three monthly payments.

11.    Do I get a certificate at the end?

You will receive a certificate when you complete the course to make your new qualifications easily identifiable for future employers.

12.    Is the course accredited and what does ZFU-approved mean?

While the course is not university accredited, it does undergo a rigorous quality assurance and certification process with the ZFU (Staatliche Zentralstelle für Fernunterricht)—the state body for distance learning in Germany.

This process ensures that the course meets a high stand for an excellent and effective learning experience.

On successful completion of this certification process, the course is assigned a unique approval number (7349719) which can be checked against a public register.

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